Add 45/16 and 64/60
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 1 4/60
45/16 + 64/60 is 931/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
64/60 = 64 × 4/60 × 4 = 256/240 - Add the two like fractions:
675/240 + 256/240 = 675 + 256/240 = 931/240 - So, 45/16 + 64/60 = 931/240
In mixed form: 3211/240
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